Manager, MSAT Process Lead
Location: This position is currently remote. A future transition to an on-site location on the U.S. East-Coast/Mid-West is anticipated as the project progresses, with an expected timeline beginning in 2027. This is a full-time role with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
What you will get:
The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $118,000 to $200,000. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:
Performance-related bonus.
Medical, dental and vision insurance.
401(k) matching plan.
Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employee assistance programs.
Paid time off (PTO).
Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.
What you will do:
As the MSAT Process Lead, you will define and drive process technology strategy for a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. You will play a key role in facility design, technology selection, and startup, ensuring scalable, efficient, and GMP-compliant manufacturing processes.
Define and support process technology strategy aligned with product and facility needs
Lead selection and implementation of process equipment and process analytical technology (PAT)
Collaborate with internal teams and customers to understand product requirements, including critical quality attributes (CQAs), process parameters, and scale-up considerations
Develop production models (throughput, cycle times, capacity) to support facility design and operational planning
Evaluate and recommend technology solutions, balancing performance, cost, flexibility, and compliance
Provide technical input into user requirement specifications (URS), process flow diagrams, and equipment layouts
Partner with automation and OT teams to integrate process control and PAT strategies
Support commissioning and qualification activities, including FAT and SAT
Interface with stakeholders throughout design, construction, and startup phases
What we are looking for:
8+ years of experience in MSAT, process engineering, or technical operations within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment
Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
Strong expertise in process equipment, PAT, and manufacturing technologies
Experience in bioconjugates and/or advanced synthesis (e.g., complex biologics, ADCs, or small molecule processes)
Proven ability to translate product requirements into scalable manufacturing solutions
Experience supporting facility startup, commissioning, and tech transfer
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including production modeling and process evaluation
Familiarity with automation systems, process control strategies, and data integrity principles
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including customer-facing experience
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across functions and influence decision-making
Travel: Willingness and ability to travel to EMEA and NA at approximately 25-30% of the time to meet business objectives
About Lonza
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.